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.“

“I had their pot stickers variety tray! Nothing but delightful 💟“

“One of my favorite restaurants in the city and the best Peking Duck I've ever had... every, anywhere. The host is amazing and all the servers are cool and super nice. If you can, seat near the chef that's cutting up the duck, watching him work is awesome.“

“This was one of my favorite meals in SF in a while. Dumpling Specialist is a restaurant where every dish at least solid. The great dishes: salt and pepper fish, Portuguese egg tarts, and baked barbecue pork buns. We also enjoyed the xlbs, pan-fried buns. I wouldn’t order the Shanghai noodles (no wok hei) or green beans (no caramelization, maybe just boiled) again and save room for other dishes.“

“Authentic Cantonese dim sum. Very good for the US.“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Fantastic, quick spot to pick up authentic, fresh dim sum, dumplings, and more! You get great-quality food at a crazy inexpensive price, making this an easy place to recommend when you’re looking for something delicious without spending a lot.

Everything we tried was fresh and flavorful, and the selection makes it easy to grab a variety of items to share. It’s also perfect for a quick meal when you’re exploring Chinatown and don’t want to spend a lot of time waiting around.

I especially love that Delicious Dim Sum is located near Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground. It makes for the perfect family outing—grab some dim sum to go, enjoy a quick bite, and then head over to the park to let the kids play and hang out. Such a convenient and affordable combination!

Overall, a fantastic little spot for tasty, authentic dim sum at an unbeatable price. Definitely worth stopping by when you’re in the area!“

“The rice rolls I got were so so good. The rice roll itself wasn’t too thick, and they gave me a lot of filling. The meal was also huge! You cannot beat the price; I paid less than $10 for my meal. I would definitely come back. The service is also great, and the food was done incredibly quick. Please support them!!“

“We stopped in for breakfast and had the egg and pork congee and a few types of buns and dumplings. It was all great. The lady running the counter was very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back the next time we’re in town! Thank you!“

“The food is very good and worth tasting“

“Delicious food, great ambiance and friendly service!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“loved it! duck was delicious!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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“

“Always great dim sum and dumplings.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Very good food“

“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“

“Great place for dim sum and good 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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“I could happily eat Steam Rice Roll King any meal of the day. Folks are super nice and the rice rolls are DELICIOUS - fresh, silky-smooth, beautifully prepared. Even just a plain rice roll with veggies/egg (pickled cabbage and Chinese parsley are my go-to's) makes for a hearty meal for an unbeatable price. The sauces are also delicious and the hot soymilk is nice on a foggy morning. Favorite spot in the Sunset!“

“This place is great for many reasons however, I recently bought a bunch of frozen dumplings to make at home and they fantastic a killer deal. The chive/bok choy and shrimp dumplings come out to around 35 cents per dumpling. Don’t know if I’ll ever make them myself again.“

“With my countless trips to SF Chinatown, I always seem to end up at the same spots. You know the drill—heading straight for the famous egg tarts and mentally preparing for the inevitable line. 😅

This time, though, I was just passing through and didn’t have the luxury of time. No roast duck lunch, no standing in my usual egg tart queue. As I was making my way back to BART, this hole-in-the-wall, old-school, unassuming takeout spot caught my eye, and I’m so glad it did.

There was still a lunch crowd, but the line moved surprisingly fast. I picked up some veggie chow mein, an onion bun, chicken shu mai, and of course, egg tarts.

Let me just say… what a delicious surprise!

Everything was flavorful and exactly what I needed. The chow mein was satisfying, the onion bun was soft and fragrant, and the chicken shu mai disappeared way too quickly. And the egg tarts? Let’s just say I absolutely loved them- not overly sweet, lightly flaky crust!

My only complaint is that I didn’t buy more. I should’ve grabbed a few of the other shu mai varieties and more egg tarts!

A reminder that sometimes the best food discoveries happen when you step away from your usual routine. I’ll definitely be back—and next time, I’m ordering more than I think I need!“

“I’ve been here twice, once for lunch and once for dinner. Both times have been excellent.

I actually think this is my favorite Chinese restaurant in SF thus far. The seafood is live and fresh.

Their desserts are delicious.

The service is also very thoughtful and attentive here.“

“What a gem! I wish that I lived closer so I could try more of the delicious all-vegan dim sum appetizers and entrees. Many are steamed and healthy. This is the perfect place for a group so you can share several dishes. When we visited, no one spoke English so they could not make suggestions or explain the menu items. I'm good with chopsticks but still struggled to cut a big bun; the sweet server brought me a fork and knife. Apparently the main (non-vegan) restaurant is closing after decades in business because its lease was not renewed. Hopefully Sassy will find another home but you may want to visit soon in case it doesn't. Updated from previous review on 2026-10-15“