Chef Tony

The 22 Essential Dim Sum Restaurants in Los Angeles

"Hailed as one of the best Chinese and dim sum restaurants in Vancouver, Chef Tony has two locations in the San Gabriel Valley: one in Pasadena and another in Arcadia. Chef He, who is behind the concept, is no stranger to the dining scene stateside, having opened another beloved restaurant on this list: Sea Harbour, in 2002. At Chef Tony’s, dim sum dishes are not served on carts, but made to order and frequently topped with touches of gold leaf and truffle. While the classics are all available with chef He’s elevated twist, there are la carte dishes not included on the dim sum menu. Some unique dim sum offerings include pan-fried shrimp and pork pandan buns, edible gold and black shrimp har gow, lava egg custard buns, baked milk buns, and deep-fried durian pastries. The Pasadena location also offers a variety of alcoholic cocktails, wines, and Chinese spirits on the menu." - Kristie Hang