Dim Sum reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 172 Reddit reviews across 40 subreddits and 53 posts to rank the best Dim Sum brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/askvan, r/AskSF, r/Atlanta, r/boston, r/bayarea. Top-rated brands include Yank Sing (4.7/5), Lunasia (4.3/5), Canton House (3.8/5).
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Reviews172
Subreddits40
Posts53
Brands99
Products5
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#1
Yank Sing
4.7
(6)
"If you’re picky with those things, just go to Yank Sing."
"Yank Sing is impeccable, though pricey."
"Without question, Yank Sing in SF (2 locations) is the best to-go dim sum."
"Yank Sing has platters for one."
"Yank Sing does really nice versions of all of the three that you list."
"It’s expensive but great. Yank Sing."
#2
Lunasia
4.3
(6)
"I really like Lunasia and sea harbour."
"Lunasia is probably one of the best."
"Lunasia in Cerritos is very good."
"Lunasia for dim sum, Delicious food corner for casual + breakfast."
"If you have high standards the closest place that will work is Lunasia."
"Lunasia (Alhambra location) has extremely good Har Gow."
#3
Canton House
3.8
(6)
"It’s Canton House for the win"
"Canton House. Both the Chamblee and Duluth ons are good."
"For a cart experience, Canton House is my favorite ITP."
"We like Canton House a lot"
"It’s been a few years since i’ve last been, but canton house on buford highway is really good!"
"I find Canton House to be overrated."
#4
Good Luck Dim Sum
4.4
(5)
"My favorite is *Good Luck Dim Sum*."
"Good Luck dim sum is your answer."
"Good luck dim sum on clement is great"
"Egg tarts are goat at Good Luck Dim Sum on Clement street!"
"Good Luck Dim Sum on Clement."
#5
Kirin
4.5
(4)
"Kirin on Alberni is always a classic for dim sum!"
"Try the Siu Mai, Egg Yolk Bun and more."
"Kirin on Alberni is another close by downtown choice."
"I like the dumplings and shrimp spring rolls from Kirin."
#6
Sun Sui Wah
4.5
(4)
"Sun sui wah is fantastic."
"Sun Sui Wah on Main St. is amazing quality and well worth the price."
"Sun Sui Wah is good too."
"Used to also go to Sun Sui but it was always so busy and more expensive."
#7
Ming's
4.0
(4)
"Quincy is the best option for Dim Sum, especially with carts. Ming's and Windsor are our two go-to."
"If you leave Boston, Ming's in Quincy is really good, too."
"Ming’s Tasty. Make sure to get their char siu baos and chili oil."
"I'm a fan of Ming's, but it is very hole in the wall."
#8
Good Mong Kok Bakery
5.0
(3)
"Good Mong Kok bakery in San Francisco is my go to place for solo dim sum!"
"Good Mong Kok Bakery on Stockton has great and cheap to-go dim sum items."
"Good mong kok bakery in Chinatown. Best hands down."
#9
Excellent Cuisine
4.7
(3)
"Excellent cuisine or HK cafe"
"I really like excellent cuisine."
"Excellent Cuisine is great."
#10
Hong Kong Lounge
4.3
(3)
"Hong Kong Lounge on Geary. Their dim sum is the closest to taste to what I had in HK."
"Hong Kong lounge"
"Hong Kong Lounge is solid."
#11
East Ocean
4.3
(3)
"East Ocean in Alameda is my favorite in the east bay!"
"Alameda I like East Ocean."
"Usually I go to East Ocean in Alameda, they have all the carts rolling now."
#12
Dim Sum King
4.0
(3)
"Dim sum King in Milllenia Plaza is pretty good."
"Dim sum king in Sunnyvale does carryout."
"If you’re in the Sunnyvale/Mountain View area, Dim sum King is pretty popular for take out dim sum."
#13
Diamond Palace
4.0
(3)
"I’ve also had what I thought was decent dim sum at Emerald."
"Diamond place."
#14
Pink Pearl
4.0
(3)
"Pink Pearl - decent and we go often because it's consistent."
"Pink Pearl and Kirin are popular."
"We went to Pink Pearl last weekend and it was great!"
#15
Yangtze
4.0
(3)
"If you are introverted go to Yangtze."
"Yangtze for sure."
"Yangtze for eat in Ha's for takeout."
#16
Tasty Garden
4.0
(3)
"Tasty garden, delicious food corner, jzhou dim sum all in Irvine."
"I like tasty garden that’s near Ranch 99 in Irvine."
"There’s J Zhou at the District and Tasty Garden on Culver."
#17
Sea Harbour
5.0
(2)
"Sea Harbour is my go-to."
"Sea harbour is amazing. Make sure to get there early!!"
#18
Winsor
5.0
(2)
"Winsor has always been my favorite spot for dim sum."
"Winsor is my go-to. They do not do cart service - I actually prefer this."
#19
NBC Seafood
5.0
(2)
"NBC seafood in Monterey Park."
"NBC Seafood is my go to."
#20
Peony
5.0
(2)
"Peony is the best in Oakland."
"Nobody here like Peony? Their shrimp items are top tier imo."
#21
Master Kong
4.5
(2)
"They said it was pretty legit."
"They’re also good."
#22
Good Mong Kok
4.5
(2)
"It's really affordable too!"
"Good Mong Kok on Stockton St."
#23
Golden Phoenix
4.5
(2)
"Golden Phoenix is probably the best."
"Golden Phoenix and Empire Dim Sum are both good."
#24
Golden Swan
4.5
(2)
"Golden Swan is GOAT."
"It's better than most of the places mentioned here."
#25
Ala Shanghai
4.5
(2)
"Ala Shanghai in Latham hands down."
"Ala Shanghai and Taiwan Noodle are my usual go-tos."
#26
Tim Ho Wan
4.5
(2)
"Tim ho wan is the best ive had in manhattan."
"I like Tim Ho Wan. Lots of Tourists but still good."
#27
China Garden
4.5
(2)
"The chicken feet are best I've ever had."
"Irvine - China Garden or Capital Seafood Restaurant."
#28
Prince
4.5
(2)
"My favorite place in Vancouver is Prince."
"I take my friends to Prince for their earliest seating."
#29
Cindy's Palace
4.5
(2)
"Cindys palace and their huge ass siomai 😋"
"Cindy’s Palace if you’re wanting the unfussy neighborhood style dim experience."
#30
Rol San
4.5
(2)
"Rol San is my go to in Chinatown"
"I like Rol San for dim sum."
#31
Royal China
4.5
(2)
"Royal China = slammin, Canton House good too"
"I would drive up to Royal China in Duluth."
#32
Oriental Pearl
4.5
(2)
"Oriental pearl has the best chicken feet & shrimp noodle"
"If you’re looking for the best dim sum experience, I agree Oriental Pearl is good."
#33
Jade
4.0
(2)
"Richmond — jade , sea harbour, fisherman’s terrace."
"Jade for sure!"
#34
Golden Island
4.0
(2)
"Pretty good and no line compared to Din Tai."
"Got really attentive (good) service."
#35
Victor's Kitchen
4.0
(2)
"VICTOR’S KITCHEN YOURE WELCOME."
"VICTOR'S KITCHEN taste better than 1."
#36
Fung Shing Restaurant
4.0
(2)
"Fung Shing Restaurant (the one in North Point) - Worth a visit."
"Fung Shing Restaurant in North point."
#37
Asian Jewels
4.0
(2)
"Asian Jewels or East Harbor."
"Asian jewels is good."
#38
House of Kirin
4.0
(2)
"House of Kirin is good too!"
"My current preference is House of Kirin in BP."
#39
Golden Gate Bakery
4.0
(2)
"Egg tarts are either Golden Gate Bakery or AA Bakery."
"I’d pick-up Egg Tarts at Golden Gate Bakery."
#40
Yan's Garden
4.0
(2)
"Yan's Garden!"
"Yan's Garden but don't tell anyone. It's already getting packed."
#41
Chef Tony
4.0
(2)
"Chef Tony on Baldwin in Arcadia."
"Chef Tony, Fisherman's Terrace"
#42
Harborview
3.5
(2)
"Harborview ($$$$), Hong Kong Lounge ($$$), Cheng Hing ($$$), Dragon Beaux ($$$$)."
"I’d go to Harborview instead."
#43
Dynasty
3.0
(2)
"Dynasty wasn't too bad the last time I went"
"I would say Dynasty, Windsor and Great Taste are good choices."
#44
Chinatown
5.0
(1)
"Their bbq pork buns and cream buns are amazing."
#45
Din Tai Fung
5.0
(1)
"Just go to Din Tai Fung."
#46
Windsor
5.0
(1)
"Windsor is the answer."
#47
Pure Spice
5.0
(1)
"Is amazing and my go-to as well."
#48
Lin's
5.0
(1)
"This is the correct answer."
#49
Dim Sum Bistro
5.0
(1)
"My go to spot and usually less busy than Good Mon Kok."
#50
Blossom Seafood Restaurant
5.0
(1)
"It's more of a Guangdong country style dim sum place, so good dim sum technique and bold flavors."
#51
Ha’s Dim Sum
5.0
(1)
"Ha’s Dim Sum."
#52
Ha’s
5.0
(1)
"Ha’s on somerset is really good."
#53
Beijing Legend
5.0
(1)
"Approved by my Hong Kong in-laws!"
#54
Phoenix Palace
5.0
(1)
"I lean heavily on Phoenix Palace these days."
#55
Shi Wei Xian Hong Kong Dim Sum
5.0
(1)
"Very tender rice."
#56
Xin Heng Homemade Buns
5.0
(1)
"Very nice bao and dim sum. Price is reasonable too."
#57
Neptune Palace
5.0
(1)
"Neptune Palace (SW Marine Drive, i believe) IS THE BEST."
#58
Lee Garden
5.0
(1)
"Lee Garden was so good."
#59
Ocean City Restaurant
4.0
(1)
"Ocean City Restaurant is solid"
#60
Vinh Kee
4.0
(1)
"Confirm Vinh Kee"
#61
Hei La Moon
4.0
(1)
"Hei La Moon"
#62
Wong Lee Bakery
4.0
(1)
"Wong Lee Bakery"
#63
New Lake Pavilion
4.0
(1)
"New Lake Pavilion"
#64
Little Alley
4.0
(1)
"Little Alley"
#65
East Harbor Seafood
4.0
(1)
"East Harbor Seafood"
#66
Ocean Jewels
4.0
(1)
"Ocean Jewels, Shanghai You Garden"
#67
Canton Manor
4.0
(1)
"Canton Manor （新東湖） in Bayside is worth the trip out."
#68
Ding's Kitchen
4.0
(1)
"Dings Kitchen in Newton was a joy."
#69
Golden Palace
4.0
(1)
"Golden Palace/Ding Tai Fung Shanghai Dim Sum are als"
#70
Shanghai Dim Sum
4.0
(1)
"Shanghai dim sum in crystal mall"
#71
HEHE Chinese Restaurant
4.0
(1)
"HEHE chinese restaurant is a good choice."
#72
Big Ocean Delight
4.0
(1)
"Big Ocean Delight fan here. Their food is good too."
#73
Mott 32
4.0
(1)
"There are quite a few more upscale dim sum places in Richmond."
#74
Mandarin
4.0
(1)
"If you like American/Canadian style chinese food, mandarin would be your best choice."
#75
New Mandarin
4.0
(1)
"Maybe give New Mandarin a try"
#76
Capitol Seafood
4.0
(1)
"Capitol Seafood in Monterey Park has the push carts."
#77
Xin Cuisine
4.0
(1)
"It's near klcc, non halal and a bit on a price side."
#78
Casa Imperial
4.0
(1)
"Casa Imperial for Scarborough."
#79
Joyful Dim Sum
4.0
(1)
"Best Dim Sum I've had in the south bay: Joyful Dim Sum"
#80
53
4.0
(1)
"Expensive and fancy: 53."
#81
Marco Polo
4.0
(1)
"A very classic KL Chinese restaurant that serves dim sum in the morning."
#82
Great Wall
4.0
(1)
"Great Wall on Camelback is really good (authentic) as well."
#83
Mekong Palace
4.0
(1)
"#2 Mekong Palace (Main and Dobson - Mesa)."
#84
NG's
4.0
(1)
"NG's on Merivale is my go-to."
#85
Mott32
4.0
(1)
"Mott32 for downtown Toronto."
#86
99 Ranch Cafe
4.0
(1)
"They’ve got chicken feet."
#87
Jade Rabbit
4.0
(1)
"I believe the Dim Sum is vegan."
#88
East Harbor
4.0
(1)
"Seems worth a try for someone looking for west side specific places."
#89
The Golden Wok
4.0
(1)
"The Golden wok in San Antonio is pretty good."
#90
Mr GAO
4.0
(1)
"Mr GAO is pretty good in Westdale for authentic."
#91
Ocean Delight
4.0
(1)
"Ocean Delight is good people"
#92
Noodle Dynasty
4.0
(1)
"They have a limited dim sum selection which we were pleased with."
#93
99 Ranch
4.0
(1)
"99 Ranch is dope 😋."
#94
Grand Palace
3.0
(1)
"Grand Palace on 6th and Washington is pretty good!"
#95
Tom’s Dim Sum
3.0
(1)
"Honorable mentions to ... Tom’s Dim Sum"
#96
Hong Kong Best
3.0
(1)
"Hong Kong Best has MASSIVE portions. As for flavor, it's standard HK fare."
#97
Hot Peppercorn
3.0
(1)
"Hot Peppercorn in Springfield has what you’re looking for but it’s only an average dim sum place."
#98
Victoria Chinese Restaurant
3.0
(1)
"If you're downtown, Victoria Chinese Restaurant under the Hyatt."
#99
Pho Houston
3.0
(1)
"They no longer make the shrimp only ones. But they do make pork and shrimp ones."
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