Big Ma's Kitchen

Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Los Angeles | Eater LA

"Big Ma’s Kitchen, the San Gabriel Valley’s newest dim sum and Cantonese barbecue restaurant, brings something fresh to Rosemead with a menu full of unique and harder-to-find dishes. Ordering is done off the menu—no pushcarts here—a style that many dim sum lovers associate with higher-quality, freshly steamed items. While Big Ma’s doesn’t brand itself strictly as a dim sum specialist, its selection is impressive. You’ll find standout offerings like Shunde-style grainless hot pot congee, osmanthus honey puff pastry cakes, purple yam mochi balls with salted egg yolk custard, and red rice rolls with cruller and shrimp paste. There’s also an extensive roast meats section—think suckling pig and crispy squab—alongside refined Cantonese desserts like steamed papaya with bird’s nest. As the new kid in town, Big Ma’s is positioning itself as a serious contender in the SGV dim sum scene. The variety and quality across the menu make it a solid destination, especially for diners eager to try dim sum that goes beyond the usual hits." - Kristie Hang