Dim Sum Restaurants in San Francisco, CA

“Great spot for dimsum. Service is super friendly and fast. Everyone was so great. Even though there are no push carts, I actually appreciate it because everything is FRESH and not sitting around for hours. Can't recommend enough. Don't miss this spot“

“Always great dim sum and dumplings.“

“Lovely Peking Duck experience, highly recommend. Visited with a group of 6 to celebrate a birthday and it was a great choice. Each dish was well presented, rich in flavours and felt very fresh. I was pleasantly surprised about their XLB too!“

“Great dim sum. Friendly service. Great location in the fisherman’s wharf area where locals and tourists can enjoy the food and the scenary“

“I hesitate to leave a review lest this hidden gem of a place get discovered by too many people. I'm surprised there isn't a line out there door to get these dumplings - tasty little morsels of perfection. And the hand pulled noodles are chewy and so satisfying. While we thoroughly enjoyed the chicken chow mein, beef noodle soup and 2 different kinds of soup dumplings, we agreed that we'd need to come back and make our way down the menu. Many combinations of flavors to choose from.“

“Absolutely amazing experience. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was calm and cozy. I recommend the Peking duck and barbecue pork buns, and you can't go wrong with their tea selection either. For four people we were left satisfied with around 7 of their a la carte bun selections.“

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

“Assorted bao was fabulous. Please open a location in Minneola!!!“

“Great dim sum spot with that classic mom-and-pop vibe. The food was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and served hot with a really nice variety to choose from. Everything we tried was delicious and felt authentic. On top of that, the prices are very affordable, making it an easy place to come back to often. The casual, welcoming atmosphere adds to the experience and makes it feel like a hidden gem. Definitely a great place for quality dim sum without breaking the bank.“

“Delicious food, great ambiance and friendly service!“

“I would love to come back here and try more of the menu! Everything was phenomenal and one of a kind. I’ve never seen a menu like this. Great experience having insanely good food and getting to try new things! We went in a group with a mix of vegans and omnivores ordering off the vegan menu and we all loved everything we got. The flavors of the vegan meat were incredible. I’d rate this 5 stars if I could! 11/10 might be one of the best food experiences I’ve ever had. Updated from previous review on 2026-08-01“

“Best dim sum in SF. Shark fin dumpling and deep fried pork puff are the best items. Low prices. No seating. To go only. Closes early, at 4 pm.“

“Came to see Motley Crue concert and stopped for lunch to spend time with my Wife. The dim sum and shumau were very delicate and wonderfully prepared. Every bite of our meal was delicious and perfectly prepared.“

“Takeout only, long line but moved quickly. We went close to when it closed so the options were understandably limited but everything we had was so tasty and so affordable. I was also pleasantly surprised they accepted card with no fees. Would love to come back for lunch maybe and try some of their other dishes!“

“Overall review is that this place is good, but nothing phenomenal. Shanghai dumplings were decent, the shrimp and chive were incredible, and the pork buns were decent. Overall prices are pretty solid, but nothing mind blowing. Worth a stop but don't expect to be blown away.“

“If you are looking for a spot that hits all the right notes for authentic and flavorful dim sum, Dumpling Union is well worth a visit. The entire dim sum menu delivers on freshness and traditional execution, making it hard to go wrong with whatever you order.
​The standout of the meal was undoubtedly the fried crab rolls—crispy, golden on the outside, and packed with a savory, delicious filling that leaves you craving just one more bite. Beyond that favorite, the rest of the dim sum lineup matched that high standard, offering clean, authentic flavors, delicate wrappers, and comforting textures across the board.
​Whether you are dropping in for a casual lunch or a satisfying weekend spread, the quality of the food shines through. Highly recommended for any dim sum lover!“

“The food is very good and worth tasting“

“SO GOOD!! Delicious dumplings and amazing service. Also one of the best cucumber salads I’ve ever had. Super crispy and flaky scallion pancakes. Great vegetarian soup dumplings. Fantastic regular soup dumpling. Overall would highly recommend and will be coming back!“

“Delicious food, great ambiance and friendly service!“

“This dim sum place is surprisingly good. I got stuffed tofu with chicken and shrimp. It tastes pretty good. The egg tart is also delicious. Of course, it is not as mouth filling like Golden Gate bakery, but it serves your craving for egg tarts for sure. The food items here are very reasonably priced and the staff is friendly as well. I would get some quick bites here again if I am around the neighborhood.“

“Our daughter is obsessed with soup dumplings which we found at Fusion Dumpling. The traditional pork were great, but try the black truffle and wagyu soup dumplings. You won't be disappointed!“

“This is the best dumpling place I’ve had in SF. Everything you need from delicious dim sums, to the chicken dishes, to fried rice, all just perfection. They are very reasonably priced and they have this fun game that you can play at the end to get a free meal. Also, the chilli oil is the best I’ve had ever!“

“Always great dim sum and dumplings.“

“Best dim sum at bargain prices. Outstanding authentic at less than one third the price of pricier restaurants at high end Chinese restaurant. Highly recommend and clearly local favorite. Long lines can be seen at peak times but line moves quickly. Can eat in or take out. Mostly self serve with tables for dine in. Will definitely come again during our visit at SF. They are NOT closed on Monday and Tuesday as suggested by Google map.“

“A relax old school dim sum place to enjoy sumptuous good dim sum. A favourite place for the senior regular. They even helped themself to refill the tea. A friendly place if u are familiar with old sch dim sum culture.
Food was big in portion and best of all, they don't charge tax which is very very rare in US.
Service was good by the old lady even though they are busy.
This will be my regular dim sum store whenever I visit San Francisco.“

“Absolutely fell in LOVE with this place and this will be my go to place for dim sum in SF from now on. I discovered this gem when the line at good mong kok bakery was too long. There seemed to be plenty of locals in the restaurant so I decided to give it a shot. I spent around $40 got plenty of dim sum for the family to go around. The dim sum was hot, plump, and filled with meat!

We tried new moon last time, and was extremely disappointed because it was cold!! Plus, the have seating in the back. We will be coming back here. Bring cash!“

“This place was without a doubt the best food we had during our trip to Cali. The portion sizes are huge! The food tastes amazing. The menu is large, but the 5 things we ordered were all amazing. The only awkward thing was is that it took nearly 40 minutes to get our check. That was a weird situation. However, they gave us these gelatin bunnies after the meal and even those were amazing! My family and I loved this place. If you’re seriously hungry and looking for high quality food, I cannot think of a better place to recommend.“

“Whenever I visit San Francisco, I have to stop here. Where I live we don’t really have quality dim sum options, so visiting here is critical :) This place is well priced, quick for service, and delicious. For visitors, unfamiliar with dim sum places, you gotta always bring cash. It’s cash only. I’ll definitely return soon“

“I love this place! Delicious har gow, bbq pork buns, and chicken siu mai. The dumplings have a delicious chewy texture, and the pastry/buns are always amazing. Everything tastes so fresh and it feels like they put a lot of care and love into their food. I like their Hong Kong milk tea as well!“

“I came just after lunchtime, craving dim sum. Got this box of crystal shrimp dumplings and chive dumplings. $14.20 for 12 dumplings

Very soft with the right amount of chewiness. Served warm. Wasn’t too hungry but needed something for later as well.

Lady serving me didn’t speak much English but still managed to understand me and was nice.

Several tables but I took to-go for eating at nearby parks.

Would go again to try more!“

“loved it! duck was delicious!“

“The food is tasty and delicious the inside needs a update the service is good it’s not too noisy“

“Everything is just great!!! From your time waiting till you’re served, is wonderful.“

“The food was excellent. Promot service too. Scallion (onion) pancakes are on point! Dumplings are steaming hot off the stove.“

“Best dumpings ever. Never fails to be delicious. Ordered on Uber eats so many times and I’m never disappointed“

“This place was extremely delicious!
My bf and I tried a variety of buns and dim sum here. The Dim Sum, hands down, was made so beautifully and tasted even more so. The taste was flavorful and simple in a way that felt like home. We also had the bbq pork buns one steamed and one puffed, it was a sweet bbq flavor which I really enjoyed. The service was excellent and they even provided a suggestion of items to try based off what we were ordering. The puffs were light and soft, my bf isn’t much of a bread person so it had a bit much for him.
Overall, I definitely recommend this place for amazing quality dim sum, buns, and friendly service.“

“We had a 7-hour layover at SFO and took the 292 bus out to explore. Finding this absolute gem made our trip! Even though it is primarily a takeout spot, the owner saw me traveling with my two kids and incredibly kindly set up a small table and chairs for us so we could eat fresh. They even shared stories about how they freshly make the dim sum every day. The steamed rice noodle rolls with spareribs were outstanding, fresh, and comforting. Incredible food and even better hospitality—a true highlight of our trip. Highly recommend supporting this wonderful family business!“

“Great place for dim sum and good service“

“What a great experience! I especially love the chicken Goyza, pork dim sum and the Xiao Long Bao. I can’t wait to go back! Chef Suz ATX“

“Very good food“

“Authentic dim sum restaurant. We dine in and had some Shuman, shrimp rice noodle roll, and Custard bun. Food was great except the rice noodle roll was too much noodle and not enough shrimp. We ended up getting some more buns and dim sum togo.“

“The food was great, I liked it very much, I will go again next time“

“Delicious, no nonsense dimsum. Great quality and value. Long lines.

Hargow - 4/5. Good amounts of shrimp with a hit of white pepper.

Shu-mai - 4.5/5. Less cornstarch than typically used, which led to a nice meaty texture.

Wintermelon cake - 4/5. Not too sweet, nice texture.“

“The rolls were thin with a great texture and the meats in them very flavorful. This is a good choice for takeout that's light and satisfying. Be prepared to wait because everything is fresh and made to order. The soy sauce is house made and flavorful as well. I tried making these at home and they came out ok but very labor intensive. Get them here without all the fuss.“

“Delicious food so many different types of dumplings. I love their chubby noodles They haven't gotten anything like them anywhere else in my life.“

“The food quality is much, much higher quality than China town. It's cleaner. The bbq pork bun actually has meat. The shumai and hargow has more meats and are less greasy. Worth a quick trip to the area for a meal, even if you're on the other side of the city.“

“Authentic hong kong cafe food in an unassuming spot. We ordered Bitter Melon with Fish Fillet over Rice and Mushroom and Chicken Rice in claypot and both are good. They are cash only with great value to price.

Some of the tea cups/bowls they gave us were not properly cleaned, so check before use.“

“We love the variety of options for vegan dim sum, we ordered 9 dishes. The only dish I did not enjoy was the bao, it is slimey inside, I'll stick to Loving Hut for that dish. I wish the eggless tarts and baked bbq were available, we'd have ordered those too. Only took off a star for service because it took awhile to get our bill and a lot of smoke was coming into the restaurant, we were in the farthest corner away from door but the smoke was still very strong.“

“Excellent choice for local, cheap dim sum in the Chinatown area of SF. You will see people ordering in bulk from here as they are also providers for other restaurants in the area.

There is seating outside with the shed they built. Pieces of dimsum or buns are cheap and ten dollars will get you full for a few hours of walking and exploring the city! Enjoy this hidden gem!“

“Great flavors come off the woks at Nan King Road Bistro. The whole menu is worth ordering.“