Dim Sum Restaurants near Alameda, CA

“The taste is very good, I will go there again next time.“

“The food was great, the service was excellent, I was very satisfied“

“As part of of a group who orders via App called Too Good to Go( $saving on local daily food, beverages, baked goods etc so not to waste food) : Dim Sum House in San Lorenzo 6.99 +tax=$7.71. ($21 value) Appears to meet menu prices=$21. 2nd time purchase in 2yrs, both times fortunately met value & items we liked. 6 baked bbq buns/baos, 4 potstickers 🥟, & 3 sweet peanuts mixture & coconut covered mochi -Happy Thanksgiving everyone🍁 **** Follow-up reviews from me &family-everything was delicious & flavorful & tasty-the Mochi was such a fresh filling treat !! Pork buns were perfect & though dumplings seems small, packed with good flavor! Dim Sum House“

“Everything about this location I can safely say is so fulfilling. The hand pulled and cut noodles and thicknesses to your liking are simply beyond compare. The broth, the lovely meat that comes in the broth. Just about everything that you could want in a location to enjoy Dao has without question. I was lucky enough to visit this location with my brother and his wife. We were thoroughly impressed and completely blown away by everything, including the truffle and shrimp dumplings along with everything, including the green beans every other side dish that you could possibly want. I am so very excited to try the beef roll because that is one of my particular favorites. When frequenting certain dumpling houses or places with hand pulled noodles. I can certainly say that I will be back here many times over. I cannot believe that this location is open late to help serve people like myself. Definitely a night owl. I simply enjoy the fact that this location by so many different San Leandro institutions can certainly become another one and I cannot wait to get back and have myself a bowl of noodles. I also cannot wait to try the variety of dumplings that I have missed so far. Given that week and only order so much at each instance, I can safely say that this location is just some of the finest that you could hope for and enjoy with family and I certainly hope that you do the same at your next opportunity.“

“The Dumplings are amazing!“

“Great customer service! I'm not understand why this place doesn't have almost five stars! They're soup.Dumplings are some of the best.I've had

Their chicken dumplings could use a little bit more seasoning, maybe some oyster sauce, but still very good.Especially for the value.

Thank you for offering the community.Such great value
Especially for the bay area , you can't get this kind of value pretty much anywhere

Only.Side note, wish it was just a tad bit cleaner.The drink case had a lot of dust.Things could be wiped down a little more, but totally get its a lot of work.And it was only one man handling the show“

“Finding high-quality dim sum delivery that doesn't arrive soggy or smashed is rare, but Dim Sum SL absolutely nailed it. Everything was packaged securely, arrived piping hot, and stayed completely intact during transit. If you are looking for the best dim sum takeout in the area, this spot is highly efficient.

The food breakdown:

Shrimp and Chive Fried Dumplings: Easily the highlight of the order. The wrapper had a perfect, crispy golden fry to it without being oily at all. The filling was incredibly flavorful, packed with fresh chives and plump shrimp.

Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow): Excellent execution. The translucent dumpling skin had the perfect chew and didn't tear when picking them up. Inside, they use actual high-quality, whole choice pieces of snap-fresh shrimp instead of a filler paste.

Pork and Shrimp Dumplings (Siu Mai): A classic done right. These were savory, juicy, beautifully seasoned, and packed tight with a great balance of pork and shrimp flavor.

Fried Buns: The buns had a good chewy texture—crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The dough has a subtle, mild sweetness to it that pairs perfectly with the savory interior ingredients.

It is incredibly impressive to get restaurant-quality dim sum delivered right to your door without losing any freshness or texture. Everything tasted great. Highly recommended!“

“First of all, the food was great. I could tell it was a popular restaurant based on the non-stop delivery pick-ups!
The service was unique. There was only one older gentleman, and a bit of a language barrier. But we were able to easily order and communicate that they were out of the donuts. 😭
But despite that, and the hole-in-the-wall location of it. And the confusion of a another, similarly named restaurant Spices across the street. But we got pointed in the right direction and we were very happy with the quality and flavor of the food.
We had the Kung Pao Chicken, Pork Buns, and scallion pancakes. All of which was delicious.
And the price was phenomenal. Especially given how much prices have gone up over the last couple of years.“

“Perfect place to grab satiating lunch and dinner when on-the-go AND on-a-budget. Discovered this place on a trip and have been coming back ever since. Communication can be quite tricky but you can also point out what you want and they’re very generous with their portions. The food is really good from the fried chicken/pork to the rice, noodles, vegetable stir fry, shrimp, etc. The lines can be long during lunch rush but they work to get you in & out as quickly as possible“

“Came in here for the first time during my lunch break and loved every bite!

The service was prompt from taking my order to get my food.

Also, never had a robot bring my meal to me before. That was an interesting experience“

“Love this place. They have some really great food. I usually try to visit for the Dim Sum. The portions are large. They have fresh fish and shellfish. Plenty of seating for a small or very large party. They have food to go as well. The Dinner menu is great. Very large portions on this list. I love the Calamari.“

“We went on April 2nd 2025 a “Friendship Day.” A group of friends we enjoy the food and Ms. Ying owner came and greeted us with delicious oranges she bought next store for us to enjoy come back again she said. I said surely I’ll recommend you guys“

“Great food and good service“

“Still pretty good after the remodel. Great service including changing out our plates twice during dim sum which I did not expect. They constantly came over and took away plates. The items I thought very average include ham sui gok too much dough and not enough filling. Shrimp dumplings and Xiao mai and chang fun were ok. The chau siu puffs, malay sponge cake, and beef organs and offal were all excellent.“

“The place is clean and bright. The food was delicious and service was prompt and friendly. I love that there is plenty of parking and while the restaurant was about half full while we were there, it was quiet enough for my friend and me to have a good conversation without feeling like we have to shout or lean across the table to hear each other. Will be coming back for sure!“

“I think the broth could be a little richer, but overall, there was plenty of meat and it was very satisfying. I know this dish is supposed to be light, but I believe the broth could be simmered longer to develop a more flavorful aroma.

Another point is that the fried dough sticks were quite tasty but could easily become overwhelming; if I tried it again, I would try the shrimp rice rolls instead.

The restaurant is easy to find, cool, and clean.“

“I went here when they opened at 6am and saw fresh baked trays of Chinese pastries being pulled out of the oven (bolo bao with red bean filling, hot dog buns, char siu baos, and more). Everything was hot, freshly made, and delicious. Four big buns for $8.50 is an amazing deal.

They also accept Zelle and Venmo, which is super convenient if you don’t have cash on hand. Plenty of parking too. Definitely worth supporting this spot, especially after the tragic accident involving one of the owners last year.“

“This is the best place for steamed bun in Oakland Chinatown! My family and I have been going here for many years and we have always enjoyed their pork buns, "big" buns (contains egg, chicken, seasoned pork, and Chinese sausage), cabbage & pork buns, and custard buns. For us, their steamed bread products are really what shine here, the bread is fluffy & soft without being too sweet or dry and the fillings are well-seasoned, fresh, and plentiful. Yummy Dim Sum was closed for a while for remodeling and our family had to try other places in Chinatown for steamed buns and all the others were not even close to the quality of this place. After remodeling, their prices were raised a bit (around $1 to $1.50 per item), but their prices are still very affordable and honestly, I don't think any small shops in the Bay Area can survive charging any less than they do at the moment. Furthermore, the shopkeepers are very nice and patient when we go there, which is always a nice plus for to-go shops such as this. Given they are one of the last good steamed bun places left in Oakland, my family & I are more than happy to support them when we can and would highly recommend you give them a try as well!“

“Delicious food and great dinner service! I want to try every dish on the menu. Everything is seasoned to perfection and the price is right. I loved the salted pepper ribs and honey walnut shrimp. Had a great time and looking forward to trying their dim sum!“

“We come here to celebrate birthdays, graduations, holidays with friends and family. Love the dim sum! Will be back again soon. Conveniently located in Pacific East Mall near Ranch 99 for shopping“

“My long time place for delicious chinese food. The dumplings are good: try the lamb with zuccini and chicken with spinich for a real treat. The dim sum is the best in the Hayward area. Oustanding dishes are: cucumber with garlic and fungus, salt and pepper chicken wings, tender vegetables with filet fish, string beans with chicken, Egg Foo Young (unbeliably great), walnut prawns, won ton soup, knife cut chow mein with mixed meat and shrimp. All portions are large and properly packaged. I only do delivery orders with BEYOND MENU who favors local businesses so I have no rating for servive or atmosphere. This place is a find!“

“One of my favorite places in Oakland to grab some dim sum to go. It's usually a busy place, but the lines move nicely. There's 2 lines in there so make sure to line up in the right area. One line is to buy the roasted meats hanging in the front window of the store and the other line is for dim sum. There's one long table with a few chairs along the wall if you would like to rest a bit and chow down on what you just purchased.

We always try to order the siu mai,chicken feet,tofu skin roll,baked char siu bao,and a few of the fried dumplings when we go. All of those are so flavorful and tasty. You don't need any sauces to go with any of those since they themselves are so delicious already,they're not too salty nor too oily or fatty. The baked char siu baos are a thing of beauty here. If you don't grab any dim sum then please grab yourselves the baos. The filling is plenty and the ratio of bun to meat is pretty good if you compare it to other places.

I don't really care for the roasted meats myself(the roasted duck,soy sauce chicken,roast pork,etc) because I find them not as good as the other places. I don't necessarily like their seasoning and flavor. Stick with their dim sum and you should be good but of course this is just my opinion and maybe you would like their roasted offerings.

The workers there are always helpful and friendly. There's usually 2 or 3 people to serve each line.“

“An Awesome Casual dining place for an affordable heart full of great food especially its noodles and wanton soup..! Don’t miss this when here.. frankly abit underated to me it’s the best in the Bay Area.!✌️“

“The food is the best Chinese cuisine I've had in the U.S., nearly rivaling the meals I've enjoyed in Hong Kong and China. The ingredients are exceptionally fresh, with high-quality meats and seafood, and there wasn't a single dish that wasn't delicious. Our group of four are all devoted fans of Chinese food, so we ordered an extensive selection from the lunch and dim sum menus, along with one outstanding entrée from the dinner menu. I can't recommend specific dishes because everything we tried was excellent. Beyond the food, the ambience is lovely, with a gorgeous setting right on the bay, not merely overlooking it, but sitting only about 10 feet from the water. The restaurant is spacious and impressive, located on a spit of land at the very end of Emeryville. It's also an excellent choice for larger gatherings. I've dined here several times over the years but hadn't been back in quite a while, and I was pleased to see that the restaurant has noticeably upgraded its presentation and service. The menus are new and laminated with clear photos and explanations, the chairs are exceptionally comfortable with beautiful slipcovers, there's a bar I hadn't noticed on previous visits, and the waitstaff is better trained. Although our food took a while to arrive when the restaurant wasn't full, it was well worth the wait. As for pricing, the prices are considerably higher than we are used to, but they are fully justified by the quality of the food. We ordered far more than we could eat because I wanted to taste as many dishes as possible. The next time, I'll try another 10 dishes that I haven't had previously. Thank you, Hong Kong East Ocean!“