Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Los Angeles | Eater LA
"Dim Sum Box SG is a mini express dim sum shop run by the team behind the former Embassy Kitchen, a once-iconic Cantonese restaurant in San Gabriel. With only four tables and a setup geared toward takeout, it caters mostly to those grabbing food on the go, though diners can also sit down for a no-frills meal served on Styrofoam with self-serve tea. Think food court vibes, but with way better food. The 26-item menu focuses on freshly made-to-order classics: steamed and pan-fried dumplings, turnip and taro cakes, and baked pineapple custard buns. There are no carts here—just check off your order and wait. It opens as early as 8 a.m. for early birds. While takeout-centric dim sum spots often signal lower prices and lower quality, Dim Sum Box SG bucks the trend. Thanks to its Embassy Kitchen roots, the dim sum here is reliably solid, walking the line between casual convenience and well-executed Cantonese staples." - Kristie Hang
