Find the best dim sum near you — har gow, siu mai, BBQ pork buns, and all the Cantonese classics.
FIND DIM SUM NOWIf you haven't done a proper dim sum brunch, you're missing one of the great food traditions in the world. Steamer baskets and small plates keep arriving at your table; tea flows freely; conversation is easy. The best dim sum restaurants move at their own pace, and that pace is perfect. Our picker finds great dim sum spots near you — ideal for groups, families, or anyone who loves dumplings.
Har gow, siu mai, wu gok — classic Cantonese dumplings in every form
Steamed and baked char siu bao, lotus paste buns, cocktail buns
Cheung fun, turnip cake, glutinous rice wrapped in lotus leaf
Jasmine, pu-erh, chrysanthemum — yum cha means "drink tea"
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Dim sum (點心) is a style of Cantonese Chinese cuisine consisting of small, bite-sized dishes served in steamer baskets and small plates. It is traditionally served during brunch as part of yum cha (飲茶, 'drink tea'). Popular dishes include har gow (shrimp dumplings), siu mai (pork and shrimp dumplings), char siu bao (BBQ pork buns, both steamed and baked), cheung fun (rice noodle rolls), turnip cake (lo bak go), and egg tarts.
Traditional dim sum is a morning and midday meal — most dim sum restaurants serve from roughly 9 AM to 3 PM. Saturday and Sunday are the most popular days. Some restaurants in Chinatown neighborhoods serve dim sum on weekdays starting as early as 7-8 AM. Evening dim sum is less common but does exist at some restaurants.
There are two systems: cart-style and order-form. In cart-style dim sum, servers push carts loaded with dishes through the restaurant and you select items as they pass by. In order-form style, you mark items on a paper menu and hand it to the server. Cart-style is the traditional experience; both approaches yield the same delicious food.
Absolute must-orders: har gow (crystal shrimp dumplings), siu mai (open-topped pork and shrimp dumplings), char siu bao (steamed or baked BBQ pork buns), cheung fun (silky rice noodle rolls), turnip cake (crispy-edged with XO sauce), dan tat (egg tarts), and wu gok (crispy taro dumplings with pork filling). For the adventurous: phoenix talons (chicken feet) and beef tripe.
Click 'Find Dim Sum Now' above and allow location access. ChooseMy.Food will surface Cantonese and Chinese restaurants that serve dim sum near you. Look for restaurants in Chinatown neighborhoods for the most authentic experience, particularly on weekend mornings.