Dim Sum in Charlotte (2025)

Weekend lunch brings push carts with har gow, siu mai, and cheung fun, while a condensed dim sum menu runs daily. It’s a lively, family-run Hong Kong–style experience downtown, often praised by local food writers for keeping tradition alive.

This Cantonese kitchen draws weekend lines for a broad lunch dim sum lineup—turnip cakes, rice rolls, and soup dumplings—backed by a full bar and banquet-friendly room. Featured by Eater Carolinas as a go-to for a full dim sum spread.

All-day dim sum with a glassed-in dumpling station and Beijing roast duck carved tableside. Covered by the Charlotte Observer for elevating handmade dim sum—think crystal shrimp dumplings, black-golden custard buns, and spicy wontons.

The southside sibling brings the same handmade, all-day dim sum program to Ballantyne—soup dumplings, pan-fried pork buns, and congee—serving families and groups in a modern dining room.

A beloved family-run Sichuan outfit spotlighted by local and national press, known for chili oil wontons, pan-fried soup buns, and handmade dumplings. Multiple locations, but South End is the flagship for a sit-down feast.

Lower South End’s counter-service spot turns out a photogenic dim sum and dumpling flight alongside dan dan noodles and skewers. Named among Axios Charlotte’s best new restaurants, it’s casual, quick, and proudly local.

Inside Super G Mart, bamboo baskets hold sticky rice in lotus leaf, siu mai, and steamed buns. Y’all Weekly highlights it as a savvy, affordable way to graze dim sum-style while exploring Charlotte’s international market scene.

Next to Honey Buns, this bakery turns out Cantonese-style breads, egg tarts, and sweet buns—perfect after savory dumplings. Noted by local writers as a reliable stop for classic Hong Kong–style sweets and milk teas.

A short hop from Matthews, this market’s food court and deli offer roast meats, steamed buns, and Taiwanese bakery items. CLTure calls out the buns and hot foods—great for take-home dim sum cravings.

Neighborhood staple for Shanghai soup dumplings and pan-fried buns, plus beef noodle soup. Consistently recommended by local roundups when you want dim sum favorites without a full cart service.