Lunasia Dim Sum House Review: A Parade of Dim Sum Awaits at Your Local Favorite Lunasia Dim Sum House | Eater LA

"It’s always a good time for dim sum, and no one does it better than Lunasia Dim Sum House, where har gow, shu mai, bao, and chicken feet are made to order (no carts) and served from morning to night. Dishes can lean pricey thanks to modern touches like black truffle and gold leaf, but portions are generous and it’s best enjoyed with a group to sample widely. I make a beeline for the massive pork shu mai and the deep-fried crispy shrimp rolls with their crackly, light texture; the panda bun isn’t the most delicious item, but it’s definitely the cutest. You need a vegetable, period, so get the pan-fried broccoli with garlic—one order is big enough for the table—and I usually add the house-special cucumbers, too. A variety of teas (chrysanthemum was a welcome flavor) arrive in heavy iron kettles. Across locations in Alhambra, Pasadena, Torrance, and Cerritos, quality stays consistent; at the Pasadena outpost, parking is scarce but two stories of seating make it easier to snag a table after brunch hours, and it sits next door to Badash Bakes for a treat while you wait. Insider tip: take advantage of the all-day hours; brunch lines can hit an hour or more at all locations, but parties of at least eight can reserve to skip the wait." - Sarah Medina